VIP Clothing (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG) Degree of Operating Leverage : 5.78 (As of Mar. 2026)

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NSE:VIPCLOTHNG VIP Clothing Ltd NSE:VIPCLOTHNG
62 GF Score
Price ₹21.73
GF Value ₹45.36
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage?

VIP Clothing NSE:VIPCLOTHNG -2.21% 62 Degree of Operating Leverage is 5.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VIPCLOTHNG with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.36 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,020 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, VIP Clothing ranks worse than 77.65% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.78. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

The industry rank for VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

NSE:VIPCLOTHNG's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
77.65% of 1020 companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 1.02 vs NSE:VIPCLOTHNG: 5.78

VIP Clothing  (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

VIP Clothing Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Degree of Operating Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,784.70 30.10 17.79 -9.29 5.78

VIP Clothing Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Degree of Operating Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.29 -7.30 -11.12 -692.08 5.78

NSE:VIPCLOTHNG vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry

For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage falls into.


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VIP Clothing Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 212.971 (Mar. 2026) / 150.693 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )/( 2538.285 (Mar. 2026) / 2368.869 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )
=0.4133/0.0715
=5.78***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 5.78 mean?
VIP Clothing (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 5.78 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for VIP Clothing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VIP Clothing ranks #792 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
VIP Clothing's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 5.78. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.02. VIP Clothing's value of 5.78 is 466.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VIP Clothing ranks #792 out of 1020 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VIP Clothing has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIP Clothing's Degree of Operating Leverage compare to RL and LEVI?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, VIP Clothing ranks #792 out of 1020 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places VIP Clothing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.02. VIP Clothing's value of 5.78 is 466.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 1.02, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VIP Clothing's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 5.78 is 466.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for VIP Clothing and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIP Clothing's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 5.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIP Clothing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIP Clothing (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.36, compared to a current price of ₹21.73 — trading 52.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Degree of Operating Leverage is 5.78 and 466.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 1.02. VIP Clothing's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VIP Clothing (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 5.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is VIP Clothing (NSE:VIPCLOTHNG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIP Clothing stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₹21.73 is trading 52.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.36. GuruFocus considers VIP Clothing to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NSE:VIPCLOTHNG:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 5.78
  • GF Value™: ₹45.36 vs. price of ₹21.73 (52.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 466.7% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#792 of 1020)

No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VIPCLOTHNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VIP Clothing Business Description

Other Exchanges 532613:India
Address C-6, Road No. 22, MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai, MH, IND, 400 093
VIP Clothing Ltd is an Indian company which is active in manufacturing innerwear and socks under the brand VIP Inners, Frenchie, Frenchie X, VIP Leader, and VIP Feelings and all of their sub-brands for men and women. The company has one operating segment, namely Hosiery and others. Geographically the company generates the majority of their revenue within India.
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